The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1618

Chapter 1618:

“Corrine, are you not at the office today?” Jolene’s voice rang casually through the receiver.

Corrine’s gaze flicked instinctively to Waldo. “No. Is something the matter?”

On the other end, Jolene sounded breezy. “I have a bit of free time lately. Thought I might invite you out for a drink.”

Before Corrine could even shape a reply, Waldo reached over and plucked the phone from her hand. “Weren’t you abroad? When did you come back? Why are you suddenly—” Click. The call ended.

Corrine raised an eyebrow and tilted her head. “Did you two have a fight?”

conviction. “Do I even know her that well? What

voice, a rush of frustration surged through him. He wanted to grab her, shake her, force her to look him in the eye and explain everything. But standing beside

sensing the tension beneath his bravado, studied his face with an amused smirk. “So… do you

“Care for her?” His voice shot up in disbelief, sharp

knowing glint dancing within them. She had already read him like a headline. Her silence spoke volumes. Waldo shifted uncomfortably, searching for a comeback,

thought the moment had passed—until Corrine struck

she said casually. Then, leaning in with her nose theatrically close to his collar, she added, “And unless you took a detour through a perfume store, I caught a strong trace of Jolene’s signature scent on

?????? — ??????:

behind his glasses, and in an instant, he took a step

chuckled, clearly enjoying herself. “Look at you—flustered. I struck a

Jolene has admirers lined up like they’re buying concert tickets. If you keep dragging your feet, you’ll be clapping at her wedding instead

to the spot, his eyes fixed on her retreating silhouette. His jaw